Whatever age group you teach, creating an inclusive classroom is essential for building a positive and supportive learning environment. When students feel safe and valued, they are more likely to participate and engage in lessons. Why make your classroom more inclusive? An inclusive classroom helps build rapport with students and provides a safe space where […] The post How To Promote Equity And Inclusion In The Classroom appeared first on Teaching English with Oxford ..read more

Starting as a new English language teacher can seem overwhelming. There are many things for you to think about before, during and after each class. Besides planning lessons, you also need to think about how to manage the classroom and handle different types of students. So, what is some useful new teacher advice to avoid common […] The post New Teacher Advice: 5 Tips To Avoid Common Teaching Mistakes appeared first on Teaching English with Oxford ..read more

Learning through play is a powerful educational approach, particularly for young learners. It’s not just about having fun; it’s about encouraging children to explore the world around them at their own level and pace. This helps them to develop their cognitive, physical and communicative skills. Through play, young learners can unleash their creativity, engage in […] The post Learning Through Play: Activity Ideas For Young Learners appeared first on Teaching English with Oxford ..read more

For those of your students looking to work or study abroad, reaching a proficient level of English is often just part of the equation. The soft skills that enable successful interaction in a professional environment are equally as important. We can play a pivotal role in developing these skills for our students through innovative classroom activities […] The post Soft skills activities: ideas for your language classroom appeared first on Teaching English with Oxford ..read more

As teachers, we’re always looking for ways to improve our students’ English speaking skills and build their confidence in speaking English. An effective way to do this is to integrate motivational speaking techniques into our teaching methods and teach our students some engaging speaking strategies to use.  It is important to point out to students […] The post Motivational Speaker Techniques To Encourage Students’ English Speaking Skills appeared first on Teaching English with Oxford ..read more

I have something to confess. Technology stresses me out. Even though I have been teaching, writing about, and doing research on the use of technology in language learning and teaching for a quarter of a century (wow, that went quickly!) not a day goes by that it does not frustrate me or, increasingly, scare me. […] The post Keeping it Human: Four Things Every Teacher Should Consider When Using Technology appeared first on Teaching English with Oxford ..read more

If contemporary societies view reading as an essential life skill, loving to read is definitely “the” gift that makes all the difference in a person’s life. Reading for pleasure opens doors to all sorts of worlds for us to explore.  When we are hooked on a story, we feel like we have jumped into the […] The post How Graded Readers and Engaging Activities Can Ignite Student Interest in the Magic of Books appeared first on Teaching English with Oxford ..read more

When we think of play, we think of fun, creative, symbolic and social experiences. Yet play is not just an exclusive form of enjoyment for young children. Play is a powerful mechanism for supporting the development of a wide range of skills in learners of all ages – including adults! Ahead of my upcoming session […] The post ‘Play Is For Children’: Myths About Learning Through Play appeared first on Teaching English with Oxford ..read more

Can AI make language learning more personalised and inclusive for all learners? There are many claims for what AI can do for language learning. But do they stand up to scrutiny? One claim for AI is that it can adapt the learning to each individual – it can personalise their learning. In this way, it […] The post The Big Debate: AI and inclusivity? appeared first on Teaching English with Oxford ..read more

Robin Walker and Gemma Archer respond to some more common worries teachers have about pronunciation and offer practical solutions to improve your teaching. In our previous blog, we tried to address the anxiety, lack of confidence, and unanswered questions many teachers have about teaching pronunciation; if you missed it, you can catch up here. In […] The post Four more reasons you don’t need to feel worried about teaching English pronunciation. appeared first on Teaching English with Oxford ..read more